Dedicated Certified SUDCCII Counselor with 10+ years of broad range of experience delivering & documenting comprehensive case management for residential & outpatient facility and social services programs. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve successful team collaboration. Complete understanding of complex considerations governing the multi-faceted role of working in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Lancaster, CA
06.2013 - Current
Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
Federal Probation Counselor
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Lancaster , CA
09.2014 - 07.2017
Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress or family conflict.
Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients with substance abuse, mental health, and other related issues.
Advised clients on relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures that govern their probationary status.
Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and case files.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate services.
Monitored the compliance of court-ordered conditions such as drug testing & program compliance
Provided individual and group counseling to probationers.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning.
Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
05.2021
Skills
Team Collaboration
Solution-Focused Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Client Records Management
Certification
Certified SUDCCII COUNSELOR - 2021 to current
Master Practitioner Mental and Emotional Release, Nuerolinguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy - 2023 to current